In view of the increasing number of infections, the next steps should be taken, announced Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (VP) in advance and warned of a “pandemic for the unvaccinated without need”. Health Minister Wolfgang Mckstein (Green) is also there. The results will be reported in a press conference around 10 p.m. We are broadcasting live at this point.
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It is important, together as the federal government, to clarify the further procedure in a timely and transparent manner, it said in a written statement by the Minister of Health before the start. The federal states are of course important partners here. “Our top priority is to further increase the vaccination rate in Austria so that we can get through autumn and winter safely and safely. The mutually agreed step-by-step plan and the measures anchored in it provide an important basis for this,” explained Mckstein.
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Platter: tightening for unvaccinated people
Tyrolean governor Gnther Platter (VP) – currently chairman of the governor’s conference – insists on tightening the measures for unvaccinated people. “We should be guided by this principle, also in order to increase the vaccination rate,” said Platter to the “Tiroler Tageszeitung” (Friday edition). However, he ruled out that there would be any major restrictions again. An extension of the currently applicable three-stage plan, which defines the measures, should also be discussed. “We also have to talk about levels four and five,” said Platter.
Stelzer: Prevent lockdown
Upper Austria’s governor Thomas Stelzer (VP) expects the conversation to provide a precise analysis of the nationwide situation and a constructive conversation for the further common timetable: “Even if the corona numbers rise, it is important to take into account the occupancy rate in the intensive care units in particular . ” The primary goal must always be to prevent lockdowns and closings of educational and care facilities.
Schtzenhfer: 2G for night catering
Hermann Schtzenhfer (VP) in Styria also wants to do everything possible to prevent a lockdown and urges vaccination. In addition: “Due to the increasing number of infections, I am in favor of further national measures such as the introduction of the 2-G rule for night-time restaurants and events.”
Haslauer: PCR instead of antigen tests
The Salzburg Governor Wilfried Haslauer (VP) does not want to recognize antigen tests in his federal state in the medium term, but only to recognize PCR tests, i.e. to replace the 3G rule with the 2.5G rule. Time horizon: “More in the first half than in the second half of November,” said his spokesman. The question is whether other federal states can implement this similarly quickly. “The starting points in the federal states are not all the same.” For the evening in Salzburg, one expects a more climatic discussion. Schallenberg has never met all of the governors together – even virtually.
In Lower Austria, people kept a low profile in the run-up to the deliberations. From the office of Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (VP) it was said that they “at least not want to anticipate the talks”. It was learned that LHStv. Stephan Pernkopf (VP) for the state will take part in the evening video conference. Little new is expected in Vorarlberg, tightening, if at all only for unvaccinated people. Regional differences should remain, depending on the location.
Strict measures in Vienna
In SP-ruled Vienna they pointed out that they had already clearly communicated on Thursday that they wanted to continue to maintain the stricter corona measures in the federal capital, reported the 1- “Mittagsjournal”. Provincial Councilor Leonhard Schneemann (SP) takes part in the meeting for Burgenland. He emphasized in advance that Burgenland was clearly against compulsory vaccination and referred to positive incentives such as the vaccination lottery. This has made it possible for Burgenland to be among the leaders in terms of vaccination coverage. “When we have reached 80 percent, further easing measures should be made possible with the involvement of experts,” says Schneemann.
Kaiser: Joint approach in Austria
Krnten’s governor Peter Kaiser (SP) identified the need for action in view of the stagnating vaccination figures, “the number of cases is increasing exorbitantly”. He also advocated setting common guidelines across Austria in this situation instead of acting differently from region to region. With regard to the expected vaccination options for children, he called for expert opinions, which should be drawn up with the involvement of paediatricians, and an awareness campaign to be able to dispel the concerns.
